Delta 88 Turn Signal Problem

[Marnav1]

83 Delta 88 307 4 dr: Signal worked fine for probly 10 years or so. Left side quit, right side is fine. Found a bad bulb in the left rear light. Now it sometimes doesn't blink or is very slow, every 3 seconds or so. Signal light in dash lights up. I'm thinking a bad ground, the connection in the tailight seemed okay, no corrosion. Any suggestions?

[maxwedge]

Check the socket grounds, make up a jumper to ground it seperately see what happens. or check it with an ohmeter.

[Marnav1]

Thanks maxwedge, can you help me locate the grounds? I'm guessing they are in the trunk area?

[maxwedge]

Probably up behind the bumper, but if is bad just make up a new one at the best location for you.

[Marnav1]

Checked front and back sockets. Both lights light up. I jumpered the shell of the bulb to a ground, does not flash. Right side is fine. The column switch is the problem I'm guessing. It has turn signal, wiper and cruise control. Before I disassemble I'd like to know how it comes apart. I replaced the steering wheel so I've had that off. Any pics or procedures would be helpful. Also I may have to go used, what other models will fit? I'm thinking maybe later model Cutlass or such may fit. Not many 83's around anymore.

[maxwedge]

Procedure can be found at autozone.com, repair guides, just register first.

[Marnav1]

Thanks.

[inafogg]

make sure its not the flasher.you should be able to swap the hazard & turn signal